BKL-253-MB BKL Technologies 1" Cantilever Dovetail Scope Mount

Why choose the BKL-253-MB Scope Mount?

The BKL-253-MB is a 3-inch cantilever scope mount designed for rifles with standard 3/8-inch or 11mm dovetail rails. Its one-piece design combines a 1.65-inch clamping section with a forward cantilever, providing additional flexibility when positioning a scope for proper eye relief. The compact design works particularly well with shorter scopes and can also provide useful positioning options when the available dovetail mounting area is limited.

The BKL-253-MB accepts 1-inch scope tubes and positions the bottom of the scope tube 0.774 inches above the mounting surface. Its short clamp section also allows the mount to be repositioned along the dovetail when additional adjustment is needed. BKL manufactures the mount in the USA and offers the 253 in matte black and silver finishes.

BKL-253-MB Features

• Designed for 1-inch scope tubes
• Fits standard 3/8" and 11mm dovetail rails
• 3.00" overall mount length
• 1.65" dovetail clamping length
• 0.774" scope tube height
• 0.125" turret clearance
• One-piece cantilever design
• Matte black finish
• Made in the USA

What rifles are BKL-253-MB mounts for?

The BKL-253-MB is designed for compatible rifles equipped with a 3/8-inch or 11mm dovetail mounting rail. These mounting dimensions are commonly found on rimfire rifles and airguns. Before ordering, confirm that your rifle has a compatible dovetail rail and that your scope uses a 1-inch tube. The 0.774-inch scope tube height should also be considered when checking objective, barrel, and receiver clearance.

How does the BKL-253-MB compare to other BKL mounts?

The BKL-253-MB is the compact 3-inch cantilever option in BKL's 1-inch cantilever mount lineup. If you need additional length for scope positioning or overhang, the BKL-254-MB 1-inch cantilever scope mount extends the mount to 4 inches while retaining the same 1.65-inch clamping length. For additional scope height, the BKL-254H-MB high cantilever scope mount provides a 0.974-inch scope tube height. Shooters looking for a rigid unitized design can consider the BKL-260-MB.

Related BKL Scope Mounts

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• BKL-254-MB 1" Cantilever Dovetail Scope Mount — Longer 4-inch version.
• BKL-254H-MB 1" High Cantilever Dovetail Scope Mount — Higher mounting option.
• BKL-254D7-MB 1" Drop Compensated Cantilever Scope Mount — Cantilever mount with drop compensation.
• BKL-260-MB 1" Unitized Dovetail Scope Mount — One-piece unitized alternative.

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